Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has told President William Ruto to go through him if he wants to reach Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka.
Speaking at Calvary Christian Tabernacle Church in Mutituni, Machakos County, Gachagua said he had been chosen as the spokesperson for the Gikuyu, Embu, Meru, and Akamba (GEMA) communities.
“You keep sending people to look for Kalonzo. Please, if you want Kalonzo, talk to me,” he said. “We have sat with Kalonzo and Kamba leaders, and Gikuyu, Embu, and Meru. I have been told, for now, I am the family’s spokesperson. Don’t look for brokers—look for me.”
GEMA and Kamba Unity
Gachagua described the GEMA and Kamba communities as “one family” that has resolved to plan its political direction together.
“We are one family, Kambas and us. Mt Kenya and Kambas have lost a lot by not sitting together. But God’s timing is best. The time has come for the family to sit together—we are cousins,” he said.
Attack on Raila Odinga
The DP accused ODM leader Raila Odinga of exploiting the Kamba community for more than 15 years.
“Kalonzo and my cousins from the Kamba nation have been misused by Raila for 15 years. But now we are wiser. Raila, sorry, the family is back together. And to Ruto, please keep off family matters,” Gachagua added.
Criticism of Kenya Kwanza
Gachagua further claimed that the Kenya Kwanza government had mistreated both him and the Mt Kenya region.
“Kenya Kwanza has misused me and Mt Kenya badly. So those who misused others are now together, and those who were misused are united. Ruto, please respect the community,” he said.
Personal Reflection
The DP also shared a personal memory from Machakos. He recalled working as an untrained teacher at Kwanthanze in 1984, earning Sh1,230 a month while waiting to join university.
